Welcome to WhaleSwim Adventures!

Our eco-tours are unique!

Our passionate whale-whisperering crew, our commitment to having minimal impact on the humpback whales, conservation of other marine life and their environment and most of all, our total commitment to making your holiday with us the best moment-by-moment experience you have ever had, has put our eco-tours #1 choice for discerning wildlife adventurers around the world!

A glimpse at how to watch humpback whales underwater: Doug Allan’s amazing whale encounters in Tonga while filming for the incredible BBC ‘Blue Planet’ series. Click Here to view video clips from our eco-tours, ‘Getaway’ TV Series and of Canon Master, Darren Jew.

Our Packaged Tours Every year between July – October each year since 1999, we have successfully operated ‘swim with humpback whales’ eco–packaged tours in the beautiful untouched islands of Vava’u Tonga, where the largest population of the humpback whales reside during this time. All of our tours focus on small group whale encounters for intimate, yet exhilarating experiences that will stay with you for many years to come! Like many who have joined us, you will be back for more! (Our specially designed all inclusive eco-tours are NOT comparable with day-trips from island resorts or from jetty’s in Neiafu, Ha’apai & ‘Eua.)

NEW!!! Encounters with Gentle Giants!

Departure dates: 2015

AWA 1045A Tour # 1 6 - 13 August 2015 (2 spaces)

AWA 1045B Tour # 2 14 – 22 August 2015 (5 spaces)

AWA 1045C Tour # 3 25 Aug – 1 Sep 2015 (4 spaces)

AWA 1045D Tour # 4 3 - 10 Sept 2015 (6 spaces)

AWA 1045F Tour # 6 22 – 29 Sept 2015 (3 spaces)

AWA 1045G Tour # 7 1 - 8 Oct 2015 (5 spaces)

NEW!! 7 nights and 5 days out with the whales - based at a beautiful newly renovated villa – at an fantastic price! Enjoy this tastefully renovated guesthouse each evening after unforgettable experiences of being so close to the humpback whales! Beautiful accommodation with luxurious linen bedding - just 5 mins drive from great local cafes and restaurants.

7 nights at The Vava’u Villa, most meals, 5 days on the water with the humpback whales & lunch, with our passionate & experienced ‘whale-whispering’ crew, guidance in the water with the whales, daily snorkelling reefs and caves (if time permits!), 1 day at leisure (Sunday) and airport transfers (between airports on Tongatapu and to/from resorts are included. (Double/Twin, triple & single rooms) Click here to visit tour page for more information and bookings.

NEW!! Among the Paradise Islands!
(Live-aboard) Just 6 guests

Departure dates: 2015

1025 25 August – 3 August 2015 (6 spaces)

Stay out in the humpback whale nursery!! This tour is a very special experience as you spend 6 nights aboard the 65′ motor vessel ‘Morning Glory’ at different anchorages out among the beautiful unspoilt islands of Vava’u and 3 nights ashore at the fabulous Tongan Beach Resort and 7 days on the water with the whales.

Welcome Lunch, 7 nights aboard the motor yacht each of the 3 cabins have an en-suite bathroom. All meals are included and prepared by the onboard chef plus the last 3 nights at the Tongan beach Resort – ensuite rooms and beach-bar & restaurant. 7 days on the water with the humpbacks with our passionate & experienced ‘whale-whispering’ crew, guidance in the water with the whales, daily snorkelling reefs and caves (if time permits!), 1 day at leisure (Sunday) and airport transfers (between airport on Tongatapu and to/from resorts are included. (2 people travelling together – Double/twin rooms ONLY available) Click here to visit tour page for more information and bookings.

This first tour is definitely the best time of the season! The whales all arrive in Vava’u early in July and are certainly very active during this time!
Be spoilt with fabulous food, beautiful sunsets and the unforgettable experience of being so close to the humpback whales! 8 nights/7 days or 9 nights/8 days at two top-class beachside resorts & 6 or 7 days out with the whales.

4 nights at the fabulous Tongan Beach Resort and 4 or 5 nights at the exquisite Reef Resort, all meals, 7 days on the water with lunch, the humpbacks with our passionate & experienced ‘whale-whispering’ crew, guidance in the water with the whales, daily snorkelling reefs and caves (if time permits!), 1 day at leisure (Sunday) and airport transfers (between airports on Tongatapu and to/from resorts are included. (Double/Twin studio, twin or triplestudio/2 bedroom bungalow, single share & single studio rooms) Click here to visit tour page for more information and bookings.

Paradise Islands Experience

Departure dates: 2015

Tour # 7 25 August – 3 Sept 2015 (4 spaces – 2 x double/twin only)

Tour # 10 15 – 24 September 2015 (2 spaces – double/twin room only)

Perfect for Beach Lovers & Whale Enthusiasts – 4 nights staying at great beachside resort on the edge of the whale nursery and the traditions & nightlife of Vava’u followed by 5 nights on the beautiful tropical Mandala Island Eco Resort surrounded by turquoise water in beautiful individual fales. 9 nights/8 days on the waters edge & 7 days out with the whales!

4 nights at the popular Tongan Beach Resort right on the beach with beach Bar and restaurant and happy friendly staff, all breakfast and 3 evening meals (1 evening meal is an opportunity to experience a Tongan Feast or the night life in Vava’u), and 5 nights on Mandala Island exquisite food and wonderful hospitality! 7 days on the water with the humpbacks with our passionate & experienced ‘whale-whispering’ crew, guidance in the water with the whales, daily snorkelling reefs and caves (if time permits!), 1 day at leisure (Sunday) and airport transfers (between airport on Tongatapu and to/from resorts are included. (Double/twin, triple & single rooms available) Click here to visit tour page for more information and bookings.

8, 9 or 11 nights at Talau House – 4 bedroom apartment, with all meals, 6, 7 or 8 days on the water with the humpbacks & our passionate & experienced ‘whale-whispering’ crew, guidance in the water with the whales, daily snorkelling reefs and caves (if time permits!), professional tuition from Darren, leisure day/s are Sunday and transfers (between airport on Tongatapu and to/from airport/apartment/jetty are included. (2 doubles/twin & 2 single rooms) Click here to visit tour page for more information and bookings.

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‘Whale Tails’ NEWS!!

Some of the beautiful Humpback whale encounters and experiences in Vava'u 2014!

Australian Wildlife Photographer and Canon Master, Darren Jew's award-winning images above, were shot around Toku Island Vava'u!! AMAZING!!!
Join Darren on one of our Photography Enthusiasts Tours to learn HOW to do this!! SEE MORE

“What our Guests are saying”

"Thanks for this unforgettable experience. We enjoyed our honeymoon with the amazing, awesome ... whales of Tonga.
There are no words to describe the moment when you marry or swim with whales.
We've had a great time with you, your crew, Tracey + John and Cass + John. Malo aupito, atu a."
Renate & Gerry - Austria